Manager, Process Improvement & Controls

Kilroy Realty•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Kilroy Realty is hiring a Manager, Process & Controls to lead process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas of the business as part of the Enterprise PMO (EPMO). This is a high-visibility role designed for a strong process and project leader who brings deep SOX and compliance subject-matter expertise. You will lead documentation, improvement, and execution of cross-functional initiatives in areas with high compliance and risk considerations including financial reporting, payroll, HR/accounting integrations, and other process work where controls and compliance matter. You will also serve as an internal partner to business units when new processes or systems are being designed in compliance-sensitive areas. This role offers the opportunity to shape and scale a critical function within EPMO's expanding governance mandate. This position will report to the Director of Enterprise PMO.

Requirements

5–7 years of relevant experience in process improvement, project/program management, internal audit, SOX, internal controls, or a related discipline.
The ideal candidate would be capable of independently leading complex cross functional initiatives while partnering effectively with Internal Audit and business leaders.
Experience in project and program management, process improvement, internal audit, public accounting, or internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in compliance-sensitive areas.
Strong working knowledge of SOX, the COSO framework, and broader compliance considerations.
Experience operating in a public-company environment.
Strong process documentation, mapping, and improvement skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across senior stakeholders.
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
Real estate or REIT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end process and project work in compliance-sensitive areas of the business, including process documentation, current-state assessment, collaboration with owners on future-state design or with Internal Audit on implementing recommendations, and execution.
Own cross-functional project plans, milestones, and delivery for initiatives touching high-risk or high-compliance processes.
Drive process improvement and standardization across Accounting, HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and other business functions where compliance considerations are critical.
Establish and maintain documentation standards, project governance, and reporting practices for assigned initiatives.
Lead change management activities to ensure adoption of process changes across affected teams.
Apply deep SOX and compliance subject-matter expertise to process and project work; partner with Internal Audit to ensure designs meet control and regulatory requirements.
In partnership with Internal Audit, provide internal advisory guidance to business units on compliance considerations when standing up new processes, systems, or workflows.
Coordinate with Finance and Internal Audit on SOX documentation, walkthroughs, and remediation in SOX-relevant areas, without owning the SOX program.
Identify control gaps and compliance risks within process and project scope, and partner with management and Internal Audit to design durable solutions.
Stay current on SOX, COSO, and broader compliance developments relevant to Kilroy's business.
Partner with senior stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Operations to align on process priorities and delivery approach.
Coordinate with Internal Audit on recommendations, key controls, documentation, evidence, and remediation.
Prepare process, project, and compliance status reporting for senior leadership.